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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.64, 1,551.30 and 791.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.64, 1,551.30 and 791.22 is: 1,184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.64 : 1,551.30 = 791.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.64/1,551.30 = 791.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.64x = 1,551.30 × 791.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.64x = 1,227,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,419.59/1,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.04

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